Dictionary Entry
provisional
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
In a Sentence
“The rare provisional stamp, issued during a postal shortage, is highly sought after by collectors.”
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Origin
From Latin 'provisio' (foresight, provision) via Old French 'provisionnel'.
Common Phrases
government provisional. provisionalmeasures provisionalpresident provisionalconstitution provisionalcommittee provisional
Related Words
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